2010 Moulin Riche (St-Julien)

Vibrant, deep and darkly fruited, a touch of prune and raisin but also lots of herbal-edged blackcurrant and black cherries. Liquorice stands out, as does wet slate, pencil lead and salty stones; lots going on here. It`s not quite there in terms of harmony but I like the impression. It feels a little tense and youthful still, while displaying delightful perfumed elements and a crushed velvet texture. Wide and long, this feels like it will be super-seductive in a couple of years. 92 points